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as in deteriorates
to become worse or of less value
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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as in deepens
to make more severe
the harsh winter only worsened the fuel shortage
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Recent Examples of worsens
During Bilbao’s Semana Grande, Jone lives her first love with Olga, as her father’s Parkinson’s illness worsens.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Symptoms include severe pain below the ribs that worsens when laughing, twisting, coughing, or bending.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Diana, whose religious psychosis worsens throughout the play, is one of the more tragic characters, and Woodley is pitch perfect in a role that requires balancing the comedy with these darker undertones.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
The nation’s central bank flagged that more rate increases may be needed if inflation worsens.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
The main symptoms of spondylolisthesis include lower back pain that often worsens when standing or walking, thigh pain, tight hamstrings and numbness spreading from the lower back down one leg.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The book's central argument is that the repetition of these talking points across party lines creates a centrist consensus that maintains the status quo, even as the climate crisis worsens.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
In general, prolonged exposure to moisture causes cast iron to rust, and the dishwasher only worsens the situation.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
The three companies say the billions of dollars in spending is necessary as climate change worsens wildfires across the state.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Symptoms include severe pain below the ribs that worsens when laughing, twisting, coughing, or bending.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Diana, whose religious psychosis worsens throughout the play, is one of the more tragic characters, and Woodley is pitch perfect in a role that requires balancing the comedy with these darker undertones.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
The nation’s central bank flagged that more rate increases may be needed if inflation worsens.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
The main symptoms of spondylolisthesis include lower back pain that often worsens when standing or walking, thigh pain, tight hamstrings and numbness spreading from the lower back down one leg.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The book's central argument is that the repetition of these talking points across party lines creates a centrist consensus that maintains the status quo, even as the climate crisis worsens.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
In general, prolonged exposure to moisture causes cast iron to rust, and the dishwasher only worsens the situation.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
The three companies say the billions of dollars in spending is necessary as climate change worsens wildfires across the state.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worsens
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The symptoms will worsen as the spinal cord deteriorates over time.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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This ability deteriorates further with general hearing loss, which is becoming more prevalent as people live longer, and can lead to social isolation.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Dec. 2024
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This mission creep not only dilutes Medicaid’s effectiveness but also deepens state dependency on federal dollars, threatening both fiscal responsibility and state sovereignty.—
Gary D. Alexander,
National Review,
22 Dec. 2024
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Participation in research not only deepens subject matter expertise but also builds transferable skills like critical thinking and data analysis.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Venus’ entrance to Pisces intensifies an emotional bond.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
2 Jan. 2025
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Today’s photo, with its olive green watercolour hues, intensifies the deeply vibrant purple flowers bursting open on this gorgeous pagoda shaped tower.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Worsens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsens. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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